Local bladesmiths Joshua Swalec and Michael Coffey standing alongside a sculpture of a giant sword

Demonstration

Arms and Armor Up Close: Bladesmiths of the Blackstone Valley

Name: Arms and Armor Up Close: Bladesmiths of the Blackstone Valley
Start: 2025-12-06T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-06T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Worcester Art Museum

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Saturday, December 6, 2025
11 am – 3 pm

Free with Museum admission

Location

Salisbury Hall

Celebrate the opening of our Arms and Armor Galleries with weekly reenactments, demonstrations, and interactive displays!

Local bladesmiths Joshua Swalec of Ferromorphics and Michael Coffey of Michael Coffey Metals bring their collection of blades to Worcester, including swords, daggers, and even chef’s knives.

Program subject to change.

This presentation will be held outside the Arms and Armor Galleries, and reservations are not required to attend. Timed-entry reservations are required to enter the Arms and Armor Galleries.

Worcester Art Museum

55 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609 United States